Love Chagrin Falls. It is a quaint little town filled with shops, restaurants, boutiques, bakeries,…read moreice cream parlor, parks, and on and on and on. We had a wonderful breakfast there this morning. Took a leisurely stroll by the falls. Stopped at the bakery for a fresh loaf of bread. Just had a wonderful time.

You can hear but not see the falls as you are walking down the wooden stairs from town. Once I saw…read morethe falls they were larger than I imagined. There is a long stairway from the main street down to the falls. There are areas to stop and rest, it is a long walk down and back up. The falls are very picturesque and it is worth the trip to see them. The water was running pretty fast during my visit. I am sure other times of the year it is much slower.

Chagrin Falls is one of those quaint little american towns with the iconic colorful local shops,…read morefamily run restaurants, kid-friendly parks, and even a gazebo in the town center! It's the picture perfect representation of Americana. Expect I personally think it's all fake. I have a like/hate relationship with the Falls. It feels too commercialized to be real, like the town it capitalizing on the small american lifestyle without actually being "small America". Maybe I've seen Pleasantville one too many times but this place just seems off. The stores aren't actually local, the restaurants aren't really run by families, the Starbucks is the most frequented stop, and unless you're making a hefty yearly salary, you just feel unwelcome. Or at least that's how I feel when I'm here. One time I had my NPR bumper sticker stolen off my car here. Now I don't know about you, but I don't think they wanted it for themselves. It was more like they didn't want that kind of riffraff in their town. Also, (this is the last thing I swear) no public transportation runs through Chagrin Falls. I have written to town hall about this because I think 1: it's discriminatory and 2: it's terrible marketing. Take it as you will, I'm just not a fan.

Quaint, cozy, cute, commercial, containing a nice helping of natural beauty and historic charm,…read morecomplete with shops, restaurants, scenic views and parks for enjoying. Thus completes my alliterative one sentence review of @Chagrinfalls so there you go @Ohio_Tourism @OhioTourism

The cabin is open on second Saturdays of the warm months from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A docent, who…read moredresses as Garfield's wife Lucretia at talks and reenactments, told us about the President growing up here. It's a wonderful story of family life, his father passing, and Lucretia carrying on with four small children. James knew the Chagrin Falls area, and what is now Moreland Hills. Families would enjoy this historical place. There is a trail to walk and signs to read. Parking is plentiful and the cabin is handicapped accessible. Admission is free.

Our fam' has become more interested in presidential history lately, and checking out relevant…read morehistoric sites. So on a recent road trip to the Cleveland area (we're from Buffalo NY), we decided to take in some Garfield history. There are three historic sites all within about a half hour of each other: his birthplace, his later home, and his gravesite. We made it to the first two on this trip, Garfield's birthplace being our first stop. Garfield is know as the last of the log cabin presidents. His birthplace cabin is located in a municipal building complex. It is clearly marked from the road, and there is plenty of parking in the lot. Garfield's original birthplace cabin no longer exists, but is known to have been in walking distance from where this careful recreation now stands. No images of his actual cabin exist either, but detailed journal entries about its dimensions and style do, which are the basis for this cabin. When you park, there is a short brick trail that is clearly marked as leading to the Garfield cabin. We visited at a time the cabin was not open, but saw that from April to September there are Saturday tours. We also visited when the weather was less than ideal, so didn't walk the trails behind the cabin. The trail leads to where the actual cabin is speculated to have been. Near the cabin is a statue of Garfield and a few other placards explaining some historical significances. There is also a QR code for a self-walking audio tour. We listened to the audio tour on the drive home, very interesting! If you are interested in exploring James Garfield presidential history, here are the Cleveland area sites: Birthplace Cabin: https://www.yelp.com/biz/president-james-garfield-birthplace-cabin-moreland-hills Home & National Historical Site: https://www.yelp.com/biz/james-a-garfield-national-historic-site-mentor Gravesite: https://www.yelp.com/biz/garfield-memorial-cleveland In addition to Garfield, Ohio is LUSH in presidential history, with six presidents hailing from Ohio, and a couple more with deep ties to the state. Lots to explore in Ohio if US presidents are also your jam! :-D The Garfield birthplace cabin is a great stop to see where our 20th US president came from, and his modest beginnings in the Ohio countryside. On our visit, the snow-covered cabin was a lovely stop to learn more about this fascinating, and unfortunately short-lived American president.

Always a good show with local actors. We attended the annual play, Murder By the Falls, taken from…read morethe book written by Bob Abelman of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The play was fun. We learned about the murder and the suspects. Then we all went outside for an hour to look for the hidden clues for Who did it. In the program is a page to fill out with the clues you find and the name of the alleged murderer. Then you submit your information online or by turning it in. Then, back at the theater, we learned more about the suspects alibis, and we learned who the murderer was. The attendee who got everything correct won a gift basket that included tickets to an upcoming show. Memberships are available or buy single tickets to shows. VIP tickets include hors d'oeuvres and beverages before the show and dessert afterward. We had a wonderful evening. Parking can be difficult to find so give yourself plenty of time.

The little theater is actually a complex of several theaters in chagrin falls. It has been recently…read morerenovated and has a welcoming lobby. We have seen quite a few productions here, and have always been impressed. The production value is far higher than you would expect from a community theater. They also have great shows for kids around the various holidays. Be sure to support this wonderful resource in chagrin!

Watch out for this lady because she wouldn't let me go to the gym because I was "too young" when…read morethe minimum age is 14. Mind you I am 14. She started yelling at me for sitting down at a table. Idk what she wants me to do because my parents are at work, and I live 20 minutes away by car.

Excellent community theater that knows how to memorize long soliloquies while also putting an…read moreinteresting spin on classics.

I was in the area from Pittsburgh and was looking for an outdoor activity for my 7 year old. Found…read morethis playground online and really loved that it was made for kids of all abilities. The space is set very nicely - with areas for parents to sit that are shady or sunny. The activities are impressive, as the little (big) buildings for the kids to play in really allow for them to use their imaginations to play. Great to see a playground have both the physical activities and imagination type of activities. We really enjoyed it and will return when we're in the area again. The only negative, which doesn't really reduce my rating at all, nor does it keep the kids from having fun, is the fact that some areas do need some repair work. This is why it's important to leave a donation on your way out, if you're able. Hopefully this park can be maintained for years to come!

Amazing playground!!! Will visit often. Huge play areas. All equipment in good working orderread more